Life Chapel Toledo

So... Grant wasn't doing so good on Sunday..

The History of Revival: Grant Perry

The History Of Revival A: Biblical Revivals 1: The Cycle of Apostasy Ex: Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the wall was probably one of the most obvious examples of a Cycle-Of-Apostasy-Revival. 2: Acts 2 B: “Theological” Revivals 1: Councils and Monastic Groups The key difference between theological revivals and the later “Awakenings,” was the lack of involvement by the average individual. Christianity was cultural, as opposed to an individual matter. So the recorded movements during this time...

Revival Series Introduction

Dr. Justus Musyoka

Special Guest Josh Plasaince!

The Hospitable Leader: The Feast

Feasts 1: Feasts force us to prepare. John 14:1-4 ESV     A: Preparation is an act of anticipation     B: Preparation exerts your control.     C: Preparation brings peace 2: Feasts call us to slow down. 3: Feasts allow us to eat our history. Leviticus 23 Isaiah 9:6 ESV

All The Thoughts On Communication

The Hospitable Leader: Communication

Much of life revolves around spoken words. Words were used by God to create, communicate, and to collaborate.    Ephesians 4:14-15 – “Speak the truth in love that we may grow…”   2 Peter 3:18  - “Grow in Grace and Knowledge.”   1. What do you say when you talk to yourself?   “Talk to yourself of past successes, of times you've done really well, of times you've overcome obstacles, of times you've felt good.” (Clifford N. Lazarus, Ph.D.)   2. How well do you communicate with others? ...

New Service Schedule and Hosting Others Dreams

The Hospitable Leader: Hosting Dreams

Hosting dreams is a huge part of hospitality. How do we host our own dreams? How do we host the dreams of others?   1.Share your dreams with qualified people. Genesis 37:5a Genesis 37:9   Joseph had a God given dream but shared it with his brothers, who lacked the capacity to understand it or help him accomplish it.   Genesis 37:11 Luke 2:19   2. Don’t be discouraged by the haters.   Genesis 37:5b Genesis 37:10   If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong ...

Water Skiing and Politics

The Hospitable Leader: The Stranger

“Christian hospitality has always had subversive counter cultural dimensions. Hospitality is resistance.”  - Christine Pohl  Ephesians 2:12-13 ESV “...remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”   John 14:2-3  Exodus 22:21 Leviticus 19:34 Genesis...

Clean Homes, Warm Hearts, and Hosting Jesus with Pastor Shea Shea

The Hospitable Leader: The Home

Living with passion is a choice and a decision, not a personality type.    There is so much power in the home. As Pastor Smith puts it, “Home is an atmosphere created by your presence.”  Your very presence can create a climate where dreams are birthed and purpose is fostered.     Your dinner table is the most magical piece of furniture you will ever buy.   Luke 24:32- Emmaus Road Experience    Anhedonia - The lack of ability to feel good things.    The power of the warm heart is th...

Is Pastor a Pastor?

The Hospitable Leader: Introduction

God is a hospitable God!  Israelites, by nature, were a people of hospitality. In Genesis 18: •  Abraham RAN to greet those that were not his people. •  Abraham was a man of wealth, but choose to SERVE his guests. •  Abraham was GENEROUS with hospitality and treated them as kings.   God instituted 7 feasts that the Jewish people celebrated throughout the year.    The Gospel of Luke is full of stories about Jesus eating with people.   Hospitality was a key component to the success o...

Pastor's Apology to Kanye's Choir

Down But Not Out

John 16:33  It does not matter what life hands you; rather, how you handle what life hands you.  We must learn how to deal with the negative side of life.  Micah 7:8- When I fall I shall rise.  Proverbs 24:16 •  SELF – Prodigal son •  FAMILY – Joseph •  FRIENDS – Job •  ENEMIES – David •  RELIGION – Jesus   In spite of who or what has knocked you down, you can get back up!   Community Group Questions: 1.     How do you handle the negative that life can sometimes bring? 2.   Wh...

Recording Mishap, Sunday Sermon and Kanye

EMPOWERMENT REMAINING IN A LEAVING CULTURE Sunday, October 27, 2019   The spirit of offense has created a culture of leaving.   Ecclesiastes 4:12   Satan divides and separates.    The maxim divide et imperahas been attributed to Philip II of Macedon. It was utilized by the Roman ruler Julius Caesar and the French emperor Napoleon.     This scheme of war, that we all somewhat familiar with, is called Divide and Conquer or as it was originally called Divide and Rule    In 2 Corin...

Clearance Rack Pizza and Women Preachers

Empowered: The Seed and The Sword

The Scripture is full of pictures, analogies and comparative ideas to help us process what it means to live for God in victory.   Matthew 13:1-9  - Seed = LOGOS Word   Word = Logos  = sayings of God = mandate = decree   We must be people committed to the seed of the word.   John 1:1-4 / 14   If you want long term Spiritual success you need to disciple yourself to think on, meditate on, live by the decrees and mandates of God.   Ephesians 6:10-18  -  Sword = RHEMA Word   Matthew...

Knock, Knock. Who's There? Interrupting Congregant...?

The Purpose of Empowerment

Empower Series Introduction

Encounter Through Worship

We were made to be people of worship.   John 4:22-24   Spirit = Energy Truth = Revelation    Acts 16:22-26   When we respond to a negative situation with worship, it can create an encounter with God.    Ephesians 5:17-21   As born again believers, we are called to worship.   1 Peter 2:9-10   He has called you out and called you into.   Out = Away from, deliverance,  Into = Freedom, redemption, hope         Community Group Questions: 1. What is your favorite worship ...

Sunday Bonus: Grant Can't Keep Things Short

Preparing for Encounter

Can we predict God ENCOUNTERS?   A prepper is thinking about all the possibilities and what will be needed in time of crisis - Water, solar panels, food, fuel, protection, etc…   Where people have expectations, they prepare.   If you and I believe that God is a God of encounters, why wouldn’t we prepare for the event?   Acts 10:1-4   Prior to the mention of the vision with angelic beings and heavenly voices, it gives us an interesting description of 4 things that Cornelius did:   ...

Sunday Bonus: Crisis

Encounter Through Crisis

Isaiah 6:1-8  Isaiah and Israel had a crisis.  Isaiah saw God’s Sovereignty. Isaiah saw God high and lifted up and His train filled the temple Psalms 139:7-10 Isaiah falls into the trap that the enemy loves to lay before us. John 3:16-17 John 10:10 The power of an encounter results in a transformation. Isaiah 61:1-3  Community Group Discussion Questions 1.   Have you ever had a crisis that moved you closer to God?  2. What did you learn from that experience? 3. How can we help ot...

Encounter: Healing Sermon/ Sunday Bonus

We can ENCOUNTER God through healing because:  1. He has and continues to heal.     Hebrews 13:8 2. It’s in His name.  Exodus 15:26 3. Jesus is compassionate.     Matthew 9:35-36 4. Jesus is willing to heal the Spirit, Soul        and Body. Matthew 8:2-3         Lessons from a leper:             1. He Came             2. He worshiped 5. Healing is part of the reason Jesus       came. Isaiah 61:1-3 A Plan of Action: 1. Ask, in the Name of Jesus. John 14:13 2. Believe that You Wil...

Sunday Bonus: Angels In Africa and William Lane Craig

Encounter: Series Introduction

Encounter connects us to our beginning and calls us toward our end. Four Types Of Encounter: 1. Forceful Acts 19:3-9 Common attributes of a forceful encounter: a.  A less than willing human participant. b.  God or circumstances demolish one’s foundational assumptions. c.  Jesus presents himself clearly. 2. Active Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 4:18-20 Common attributes of an active encounter: a.  God initiates engagement. b.  It interrupts the status quo. c.  It often involves a promis...

FBF: Attributes of Mighty Men

Agents Of Change

God is the ultimate Agent of Change. Proverbs 18:21  The power to speak gives us the ability to change atmospheres.  As AGENTS OF CHANGE we must step into our position of authority in whatever atmosphere we find ourselves in. Acts 17:6 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talked about salt and light. Both are agents of change, but they have to be activated.  •    Salt must be mined and then distributed.  •    Light has to be plugged in and turned on. Prayer is a key element for you and ...

Dr. Calvin Sweeney: Sunday Bonus

Identity Crisis / Sunday Bonus... Kinda...

Life is a forward motion of identity transitions.   It is God’s plan that you identify with Christ to the point of realizing you are a King and Priest.   The purpose of identifying with Christ is to carry out the Kingdom agenda.     1 Peter 2:1-11   Peter is confronting identity crisis, clarifying what the people should and should not be identifying with.   In 1888 the New England Glass Company found deposits of high quality sand in the Toledo region and chose to move here. Edward ...

FBF: An Illustration of Determination

1987, Texarkana, Ark.

Sunday Bonus: Passion Vs The Will Of God

Shoot Another Arrow

How many times have you come to a place in life where you were ready to give up, quit, throw in the towel, surrender and walk away?   2 Kings 13:14-19   Elisha instructed Joash to shoot the arrows. He shot 3 arrows “and stopped.”   God’s ability in your life is only limited by your ability to SHOOT ANOTHER ARROW!   Matthew 24:13   You don’t stop fighting a bear when you get tired, you quit fighting the bear when the bear gets tired!   What causes you to think about stopping?    ...

Grant's Broken Leg Update

An update on Pastor Grant's current state.

Dancing Kings and Barren Queens

God cares about our approach to worship.  1 Samuel 13:13-14 Samuel asks Saul a simple yet powerful question, “What have you done?” Samuel prophetically removes the authority from Saul and speaks of another who has the heart of God, David. 1 Chronicles 15:1-2 / 25-29 1.     There was an understanding of Spiritual order. 2.   There were skilled players of music. 3.   The people had a heart to worship. 4.   David worships with his whole heart. 5.   Michal, his wife (Saul’s daughter), d...

Restore Communion With God: Pastor Sharon Perry

John 1:1    Logos Word - The Scriptures Rhema Word - The Revealed Word or Revelation   God wants to love and be loved.    The day you begin to walk in communion with God, you begin to hear and see what others cannot.    Your past does not disqualify you from an encounter with God.    God is always looking for a way to restore communion. Call out to him!   Jeremiah 33:3    Your encounter should lead to a mission!   Romans 8:26-27   Don’t stay in the saved seat! We can be re...

FBF: Breakthrough

January 18, 2004

Next

NEXT Sunday, July 14, 2019   God is a covenant God.  But He has no need to deconstruct a covenant to establish a new covenant.     2 Peter 1:5-9   If we fail to “add to” we are destined to be barren and unfruitful.   If we fail to “add to” we are called “shortsighted” or “blind” even missing the point of our redemption.   Deuteronomy 2:1-2   Don’t be your own lid.    2 Peter 3:18   Don’t let your temporary situation become your permanent location.

God Has a Track Record

GOD HAS A TRACK RECORD SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2019 Mark 11:12-24 “HAVE FAITH IN GOD!!!” There is no safer place to put your trust than, IN GOD! The Life Chapel Vision and Mission is that we, “Encounter Jesus and Empower People to Change ___________.” Deuteronomy 31:8 Throughout Deuteronomy God uses Moses, and then Joshua, to REMIND the people of who God is, what God has done, and how God wants them to live. In Psalms 48 the sons of Korah are instructed to:  Walk about Zion, And go all around...

FBF: Why Should I Be a Leader

This is a leadership session taught to Life Chapel leaders in the late 90's.

I Can

This Sunday we had a Kid's Takeover service where we had our Life Chapel kids be a part of the serving experience at Life Chapel. Pastor Jonathan Perry taught a lesson written for the kids but has something for each of us even in our adult lives.

Scaling Up

Scaling Up   Scale: The relative size or extent of something. 1 Peter 3:1-13   How can we live with God’s scale in mind?    1: Be Reminded. 1 Peter 3:1 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,  2: Rehearse Scripture 1 Peter 3:2 2 that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, 3: Reject Sinful Cynicism 1 P...

FBF: The Sash and The Soul

June 11, 1985: Springhill, LA

Sunday Bonus: Pastor Paul Cook